Quality Assurance Lab Technician (Night Shift)
Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services · Columbia, MO · 3 wk ago
On-siteAnalystFull-time
About the role
The QA Lab Technician ensures product quality and food safety through testing, record-keeping, and investigations.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and report deviations from safety and quality standards
- Perform testing on finished products and raw materials
- Verify packaging accuracy
- Conduct visual inspections, ATP swabbing, and sensory evaluations
- Maintain lab equipment through calibration and cleaning
- Keep detailed testing records
- Lead investigations into quality or safety issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
- Prepare chemicals safely
- Perform allergen and microbial testing
- Participate in food safety walk-throughs to ensure compliance with SQF, FDA, and SMB standards
Qualifications & Skills
- High school diploma required; a bachelor’s in a science field is preferred
- Manufacturing or food safety experience is advantageous
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills are necessary
- Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Work primarily in a lab within a manufacturing setting, adhering to GMPs, PPE, and safety protocols
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs
- Exposure to noise, temperature variations, and chemicals is expected